Crossword clue

“That certain je ne sais quoi in Beethoven's "Moonlight"?”

This clue appeared as 22-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The answer has 11 letters.

Answer · 11 lettersFirst appearance
SONATATHING
Letters11
Starts withS
Ends withG
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 8, 202611 letters→

About this clue

The clue “That certain je ne sais quoi in Beethoven's "Moonlight"?” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 8, 2026 as 22-Across. Its answer is a 11-letter word that starts with S and ends with G, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “That certain je ne sais quoi in Beethoven's "Moonlight"?” clue?+

The answer is SONATATHING (11 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 8, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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